The Most Scrumptious Beer Bar in Nashville

The Fedora Lounge

★★★★★ 4.8 (21)

"check out their schedule for events - i came here once for a comedy show. good beer selection. fast service. reasonable prices."

Cledis

★★★★★ 4.5 (89) • $$

"What used to be one of the best kept secrets (hidden gems) in Nashville, is now one of the hottest places to be! 24 local beers on tap, killer food being crshed out of the food truck out back, and one of the best patio's on the area, makes this place on FIRE!!The Bleu Berry Smash had us ready, until we saw the Billy Berry Smash upgrade! Smashburgers with goat cheese, I'm all in!I actually ended up with the Skippy Thai Yay!! Peanut butter, thai curry, slaw, with lots of pickled jalepenos from the grill... PURE MAGIC!To be blunt, everything we put in our mouth was amazing! The burgers, the cheese fries, the beer! Amazing!If you want a great place to sit, relax, and maybe catch a local band... do not miss out on this place!5 STARS"

Crazy Gnome Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (33)

"Crazy Gnome is a local micro/nano-brewery that sits directly on Main Street about a block or two from the heart of Five Points. While they are situated on Main Street, finding them can be a little tricky as they sit in the corner of the same building that houses Main Street Liquors. Parking can be a bit of situation here, especially when it gets packed. They do not have a dedicated lot, but you can consider the liquor store parking just that...as besides street parking, that is the best place to look. On weekends and in the evenings you can scoop up a spot in the lot for Gym 5...but all the other times, be planful or creative for parking! Crazy Gnome isn't the largest spot, but they have done a good job with the space they have. Outside they have a recreation area with a few games you can play or you can chill at one of the tables/picnic tables. Just inside the doors you have a 6 to 8 stool bar, a communal standing table, standard 4 tops and even a lounge area fitted with sofas and chairs. We opted for a picnic table outside which allowed us to watch the folk on the treadmills at the neighboring gym as we sipped our carb loaded beers! They have a constant rotation of beers with usually 8 - 12 actively on tap. I usually prefer the smoother and lighter selections so I went with the Protect our Pollinators on round 1 and finished my visit off with their Breakfast of Champions. Both were great light beers. My partner is a sour fella, in attitude and beer taste (badum tss), so he went with the April Sours Bring May Flowers and then the Lemon Squeezy. Service was excellent, the bartenders were both friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming..as was the sign on the door notating that they are a LGBTQ+ safe space...was great to see that! Definitely a spot we will be back to!"

Waldo's Chicken & Beer

★★★★☆ 3.9 (56) • $$

"THE BEST chicken tenders I've ever had. Perfect in every way. Truly tender. Selection of sauce to boot! Variety of sides?!? The chop chop salad with rotisserie chicken was perfect portion with fresh mixed greens and strong blue cheese!This particular spot is extra great b/c of their staff. Everyone I've encountered here is dang delightful and great customer service. The set up is a blend of fast & casual dining, but the food is true quality. They have a bunch of TVs and a nice bar set up that seems perfect for game watching; and the bar is full service of beer and liquor with great selection. Or there's a drive through for your food to go!Bonus - Tuesday tenders special!Hoping one of these will open on the east side of town!"

Lucky Bastard Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (145) • $$

"we were in here for a very short period of time so I'm going to give this location a good review they were jampacked had live music on two different floors and everyone seem to be having a really good time. We weren't able to grab any drinks, but I did like how the security line was moving pretty quickly and it wasn't too obnoxious inside. The decor was fitting for Nashville and I really do like the name of the location. It's on the main strip so I highly recommend stopping by if anyone is in the area."

Hops & Crafts Taproom

★★★★☆ 4.3 (145)

"Low key, cute hole on the wall .Street parking as far as I am aware of, I do not live in this state and I was not driving so I cannot be very useful for that info at the moment and I apologize..Bartender attentive, friendly and amazingly knowledgeable of the brew served there.I do not drink beer, but I advise him, he got me and what I was all about, he pointed me the right way for sure. not like other breweries where they serve you another kind of fruity beer, this guy hit the spot with his suggestion. The below was the "beer" I fell in love with.Stiedl radler- like a shandy and super sweet just like I love, I am all about the sweet so this was the best choice ever, fruity, sweet and I could not top drinking it.This place is small and the beer is cheap, the staff is awesome, this is definitely a place to visit when here in the neighborhood."

Schulman's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (26)

"Schulman's officially has my heart. This vintage-inspired dive on the East side has everything you need for a memorable night. My husband and I stopped in for a quick drink on a summer Friday and ended up chowing down on some of their delicious burgers and smothered fries. We found some street parking a ways down the road, and were not surprised to find this place packed! Even still, we managed to snag a small diner-style booth. They do have patio seating as well - but it's a bit warm for that these days. You order food and drinks at the bar, and then they'll bring your food directly to your table. The bartender was incredibly friendly, the prices are spot on, and our food came out hot and fresh in less than 10 minutes!We each ordered one of their cheeseburgers, which are pretty sizeable and definitely shareable if you're not super hungry. If you like pickles with your burger, I suggest sipping on their pickle beer! This was such a fun addition to a delicious burger. We also ordered two sides of fries - one "Beast" style and one topped with chili and cheese. These comforting classics hit the spot, and I have no doubt we'll visit Schulman's again soon."

Southern Grist

★★★★★ 4.6 (72) • $$

"You can find this location of Southern Grist Brewing at 5012 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209 - this is the end of a shopping center near Tennessee State University and the Nations area. Parking is out front and somewhat limited, you may be able to park around the edges and on the street (not sure).I was pretty excited to visit one of my favorite Nashville breweries on a recent visit (attended the Brew at the Zoo and checked out about a half-dozen local breweries - this and Barrique were the top 2 others came close). This is a rather unassuming taproom - I believe their production facility is elsewhere. Don't be fooled though as there were about 20 beers available for consumption. I've had friends bring me Southern Grist down to Atlanta for a couple of years - I'm in general a big fan of their sours and stouts but find all their releases good and worth pursuing.The interior of this location is spacious with tables on the left a a taproom bar that extends most of the interior distance on the right - there are monitors that show their current draft selection. I was with a group of 6 people so we all got different flights and managed to taste everything as well as pick up bottles for the road. Service is excellent with knowledgeable staff there to answer your questions - quite friendly.On this occasions I had the following:*[Insert Juicy Pun) NEIPA*Double Fruited Black Currant Raspberry Hill Fruited Sour*Blueberry Banana Pancake Hill Fruited Sour*Mango Coconut Dressed Up Hill Fruited Sour*Premium Bitter*Marshmallow Passion Fruit Raspberry Strawberry Hill Fruited Sour*'Mosa - Mimosa inspired sour*Peanut Butter S'mores Blackberry Hill Fruited Sour*Barrel Aged Cordially Yours Pastry Stout*Turnip the Juice Fruited Sour*2 slushies (Slab Series: Chocolate Almond Double Filled Blackberry Jelly Donut and 'Mosa)The best of the batch was that Double Fruited Black Currant Raspberry Hill to my tastes but I was also a fan of the Barrel Aged Cordially Yours.This is still my favorite Nashville brewery with Barrique a close second. I had a great time and left with a few bottles and cans. Also glad they've reopened their taproom."

Mojo's Tacos - Tollgate

★★★★☆ 4.1 (90) • $$

"Wow! I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of their food. I was in the area for work and didn't see much else so I stopped in. The brisket nachos were perfect. Not too many toppings, just queso, pico, a scoop of guac and I got the mojo sauce on the side. It was also tasty! I'll def be back and look forward to the one coming to nolensville soon. Great atmosphere, i even stuck around and worked from my laptop for an extra hour since it slowed down after lunch. Awesome spot!"

M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Sylvan Park

★★★★☆ 3.5 (497) • $$

"The best selection of craft beer I've ever seen. When you go to a brewery, you only get their selections, and a normal bar will only have a few options. This place has so many options of local beer and other craft beer as well. I had to get a flight to try several I had my eye on. Surprised to find they don't have many ML Rose beers but I liked the one I had!"

The Print Shop

★★★★☆ 3.8 (64) • $$

"Fun atmosphere! Good food! Great new addition to The Depot area of Smyrna! Driving down the road and saw that The Print Shop was open so we decided to give it a try! We parked in the back and made our way up front to be seated. We were seated immediately and our waitress was there to take drink orders after a couple minutes. We ordered the pretzel bites and beer cheese dip! It was good the pretzels were just a little tough! I ordered the chicken caesar salad, my husband had the smash burger, and the kids shared the chicken tenders. I had original ordered the marinara pasta but they were out of that! Everything was very good. The quality of the chicken in both my salad and the kids meal was very good! Their menu is a bit limited but I think you could figure out something that could fill you up! Absolutely a fun place to check out!"

Dolan's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (27) • $$

Rancho Cantina 3

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"Upon entering I was greeted by several nice ladies. Nice decor, very inviting. Nice male server came over & took drink & food order. Extensive menu, lots of options. Definitely satisfying all of your Mexican comida needs. Good music. Good chips and salsa. I ordered the steak taco dinner which was scrumptious. Good flavor. Guac was good but should have ordered the Mexican 1 vs reg. Otherwise I will recommend this spot if u are hungry and in the area but make sure u see server Hector...he rocks!!!!"

El Tapatio on Jefferson

★★★★☆ 3.6 (88) • $

"Best Mexican food around. Fast friendly service. My favorite is the white cheese and the taco salad. We have been coming here for years and are always pleased with service and food."

Morgan Wallen's This Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (69) • $$

"The best bet we went to in Nashville!!! So many levels/ lots and lots of stairs, bathrooms are clean, all the bands and Dj's on different floors are fantastic. All the vines honestly. Rooftop is great too. Thanks to the bartenders for being quick on the drinks and the bands showing us a great time! Clean, fun, lively! Wear comfortable shoes, skip the extra accessories (hat) it gets sooo hot dancing in here"

Draft Kings Sports and Social

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (17)

"As a local, sometimes its hard to find places downtown that I would make the trek to come visit. However, DraftKings is a place I could see myself coming back to. The servers were super sweet, food was good and its a brand-new sports bar so its very nice. I was really sad when George Jones, which occupied this space previously, closed after the Christmas day bombing in 2020. However, this is a great use for the space. I haven't been upstairs to the PBR bar but I enjoyed my time at DraftKings."

Bearded Iris Brewing - Sylvan Supply

★★★★☆ 4.3 (26) • $$

"You can find this location of Bearded Iris Brewing at 4101 Charlotte Ave Ste 40, Nashville, TN 37209 in Sylvan Park - it's actually built into the old Sylvan Supply (warehouse I think). There's a lot of parking around the buildings but your best bet on busy nights is to park in the big lot behind Sylvan Supply.This is a pretty special location of Bearded Iris with a great intimate feel - it is a bit noisy but you'll feel right at home - it's almost bohemian with the soft glow of lighted signs and wood treatments behind the bar. The really amazing thing about this location is the Secret Ramen window at one end - you scan a QR code to view the menu and pay in-app. What gets delivered is an amazing bowl of Nashville-style ramen, combining local ingredients (like smoked pork and collard greens) with a well executed broth. I had the Spicy Tonkatsu and whatever pepper they had in there was pretty deadly - beware the seeds, they took my breath away.I tried a few beers while there:* Dot & Dash Double IPA 3.9/5 - Fairly bright NEIPA with hazy body, notes of stone fruit and citrus, finishes a bit harsh and green.* Brightline Fruited Sour 4/5 - Very tart, big raspberry notes with a touch of sweetness on the finish.* Hollywood Villain 4.3/5 Imperial Stout - Quite tasty thick bodied pastry stout with notes of sweet creamy chocolate and nice barrel notes, finishes slightly boozy, sweet marshmallow and full.* Know It All Imperial NEIPA 4.1/5 - Quite a slammable Double NEIPA with creamy slight tart and sweet citrus body, notes of lime and peach, somewhat floral hoppy finish.* Fake Hate Imperial NEIPA 4.4/5 - Quite a tasty Imperial NEIPA with big citrus and sweet tropical notes in a orange juicy body, well balanced hoppy finish with low bitterness.We sat at the bar and the tenders were very attentive. In all, great brewery and top notch beers and ramen!"

Hoppy Bird

★★★★☆ 3.6 (21)

"This place was connected to my hotel. Decided to try the Nashville hot chicken. Had the chicken and waffles with their standard heat. Man I love chicken and waffles with syrup. So yummy. It was pretty quiet on a Sunday night and the service was top notch. Bar tender was very nice and social. I also had the Nashville beer on tap and really really liked it. I'm sure the locals will laugh at me, but it was really good. Got a discount too for staying at the hotel."

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Murfreesboro

★★★★★ 4.5 (440) • $$

"Parking at the deck around the corner. Very friendly and attentive service. Fun atmosphere and recommend to put your name on waitlist. Burger of the day was tasty and the crinkle fries topped off the meal."

Tooth 'N Nail Cigars & Ale

★★★★★ 4.9 (14)

"Best cigar shop in town hands down, especially for a nice chill atmosphere, and I've been to all of them in Nashville. My wife and I accidentally discovered this place like 8 days ago and have been 3 times and will prob go 3 more times before next weekend over"

East Side Banh Mi

★★★★★ 4.6 (179) • $$

"Finally made my way to East Side Banh Mi (sadly took me four years!). They recently updated their interior and it's so pretty inside, with booth seating as well as barstools along their glass windows. There's parking in front of the restaurant but I parked on the street for ease (free street parking FTW!). Decided to try their seasonal limeade which was blood orange. This drink was incredible! Refreshing and delicious! A true 10/10! I also got the shrimp spring rolls, which were really fresh but didn't wow me. The banh mi though, was INCREDIBLE! One of the best I've had outside of Vietnam. I tried the pork but want to order the steak next time. My other favorites were the sweet potatoes, which come with a delicious peanut dipping sauce. Don't skip the chocolate chip cookie, either! I got one to go and it was a damn near perfect cookie. Slightly crispy on the outside, slightly salted. So good!I can't wait to go back and see the great staff, who made sure I was well taken care of during my visit!"

Pinky Ring Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (85) • $$

"WOW this pizza is excellent! The inside is so cute too, branding is really on point! The service was great too, everyone was friendly.We got a pizza that was Half Forager Pizza and half New Haven Red.The Forager was incredible! I don't like sweet good at all, and the fig on top really wasn't super sweet. It went perfectly with the white sauce, smoked provolone, fresh arugula and veggies. Literally SO good!The New Haven- this was very peppery and not what I expected! But it was really really good. The Gorgonzilla- very sweet. It was flavorful and worth the try, but depends on whether or not you like a sweet tasting pizza. I also love that this location offer slices of pizza for $6. We're talking about a Costco sized slice if you know what I mean! There is also a fridge full of beers, sours, etc if you are wanting alcohol. Also the undercarriage was perfect. I was so surprised and can't wait to go back. Overall, this is the best pizza I've had in Nashville so far."

Homegrown Taproom & Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (337) • $$

"I had the burger and it was great. The bbq sauce is sweet but not a detractor at all with the saltiness of the bacon. I wish they had fries as I'm not a chip fan but I ate of the house made chips. We shared the bacon wrapped pimento cheese stuffed jalapeños and OMG you have to get those. My wife had the build you own grilled cheese with avocado with the soup of the day which was a pepperoni pizza soup both of which were great.I now see why Chef Maneet brought Guy here for DDD."

12 South Taproom & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (388) • $$

"Good Mexican food at decent prices and great service. They have a happy hour Sunday brunch, however the mimosa, IMO, had a weird taste. The ribeye quesadilla and Caesar saladwere good. Also, only in the south--if you sit outside you have this cool fly repellent fan."

The Gumbo Bros

★★★★☆ 4.2 (247) • $$

"A little gumbo place at the gulch...we came here for lunch and ordered two gumbo and side of fries tomato and an order of bagnets. They all were so younger and great size. The claw fish gumbo was a must if you like seafood. The green tomato was refreshing...The staffs here are super friendly."

Waldo's Chicken & Beer

★★★★★ 4.7 (9)

"I assume this location is new so that's why there aren't many reviews. First time trying this chain and it was amazing! Good food good people decently priced beer!"

Waldo's Chicken & Beer

★★★★☆ 4.3 (24)

"I didn't want to go to Waldo's. I didn't want to like Waldo's. I failed on both those fronts.Let me explain. Waldo's took over the space that was previously occupied by BurgerFi. And I love BurgerFi. I freaking LOVED BurgerFi and I was shattered when it closed. It was one of my two go-to places when I visit Brentwood. Out of spite, I was determined to not visit Waldo's because it took over what was rather hallowed space.So for dinner while I was in town I was headed to my other go-to place (Tacos4Life), only to find it closed because of an HVAC issue. Since I was already over there I decided to begrudgingly give Waldo's a try.When I first walked in the door (aside from a sentimental "this should be BurgerFi" in my mind) the first thing I noticed was Red, White, and Blue. The colors of the flag make up a large part of the decor, along with some cool modified posters of celebrities holding chickens.It's an order-at-the-counter here's-your-number-we'll-bring-it-to-you kinda place. Sandwiches and tenders and salads make up the bulk of the menu, and a selection of home-made sides. While waiting for my food I looked around the place. It's got a nice bar (not a full bar, but a decent bar, given it's a restaurant first and not a place meant for nightlife.). Horizontal red, white, and blue stripes surround you while country music (rather loudly) fills your ears.My food came in about 12 minutes. I opted for 3-piece tenders with tomato-cucumber salad and a drink. (I had a late lunch so I wasn't extremely hungry). The jalapeño ranch sauce for my tenders and (much to my surprise) I happened to visit on National Biscuit day, so I got a free biscuit. Actually it's a small biscuit. We'll call it a bisquit-ette: Cheddar, Jalapeño, and Bacon...and it was GOOD.The tenders were great. They were served hot-out-of-the-fryer and were great. Moist and not dry at all. It worked well with the jalapeño ranch sauce. The tomato-cucumber salad, however, was The Star of this show. It was almost exactly like what my grandmother used to make. I could make a meal out of just that salad. Granted, it'd be a lot of tomato-cucumber salad, but I could do it.The restaurant was very clean and the staff was hustling. Everyone I interacted with (ok, one person) were great and friendly. During the half hour or so I was there at least 6 people come in for carryout.Ok, I like Waldo's. Can't say I love it yet because I've only visited once, but there's potential. We'll see the next time I'm in town."

Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (365) • $$

"Stopped here for a quick dinner while in the area. The pizzas were pretty good, and the size and cuts were nice. There's indoor seating, and they had some beer options, which was nice. A casual place to fill your appetite"

Streetcar: Taps & Garden

★★★★★ 4.6 (47)

Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch

★★★★★ 4.7 (64) • $$

"Definitively, the friendliest service of any brewery I visited in Nashville! (protip: it's walking distance to the brewery with the best ambiance: Fait La Force Brewing)The guy working the taps was super cool and, unlike some other breweries (Living Waters) that have draconian rules against samples, they are ENCOURAGED here.It didn't seem like they specialized in any particular type of beer but they had lots of fizzy, yellow, hoppy beers which are what I like! Bonus points for using some very new, cutting-edge hop strains!They had a spicy chicken sandwich food truck outside, I was pretty bummed that I already ate.Come here for friendly gab and generous sampling!"

Black Tap - Nashville

★★★★☆ 4.4 (9)

"On this visit I ate lunch at the bar. First the burgers are excellent and they have a nice cocktail menu. The other plus, since is not on Broadway you're not paying that Broadway upcharge. I was eyeing them making the shakes which looked amazing but I decided against the shake while I was there. Staff was great, attentive, but not pesty. Not too chaotic it was pretty quiet the day I was there, but according the bartender, I just missed CMA-fest he said everything in the area was busy!"

Vintage Vine 100

★★★★☆ 3.6 (33)

"Great happy hour! Loved the ambience! Appetizers were pretty good besides the spinach dip (mediocre)! Wine was from all of the world.Great collection. Great location as well.Plenty of street parking!"

Noble's Kitchen & Beer Hall

★★★★☆ 3.7 (228) • $$

"The service was excellent. We had a party of 13 and when I say our server was like on it! The food was tasty and came fast and hot. Flavorful wings and the brisket was good to me. I will say a friend of mine didn't like the brisket tho. Everyone else pretty much enjoyed their meal. The liquor was good and the pours were huge. Parking was full but there a lot right across the street so no worries. Bathrooms were clean and the place had plenty of sports on. Super fun spot. I will definitely go back!"

Drake's Murfreesboro

★★★★☆ 4 (43)

"Service was quick , servers knowledgeable on food selections. Not crowded at 11:30 am on Thursday. Nice selection of drink specials. They have their own sushi chef. Food delivered fast. Surf and turf sushi was very good. I'll be back for sure. Music was not too loud."

Kayne Prime

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1291) • $$$$

"I was looking for a really nice restaurant to take my brother in-law for his birthday and him and my sister to congratulate them on their baby on the way. To say the service here was amazing would be an understatement. When I called to make a reservation, they asked to see if we were celebrating anything particular. I told them a baby on the way and a birthday. They wrote a hand written note for their birthday and it was placed on the table as we were seated. The front of the house manager came to our table to make sure everything was tasting good and everything was exceeding our expectations. This place was amazing, and we hadn't gotten our main entrees yet. We ordered the beet salad, the bone marrow and the popcorn as the appetizers and everything was absolutely delicious. We did the Wagyu and two salmon dishes. Everything was cooked to perfection. Our server was amazing and the night was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend this place for dinner or any special events because they make you feel very welcome."